Anna Cripps-Clark

Head of School at FPJS, Maidenhead. Passionate about using technology for learning. Love children’s books too! Apple Teacher, writing moderator and ECT trainer

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

It's the Easter holidays (2026), and I have two copies of Primary Reading Simplified to give away!

For your chance to win, simply retweet this tweet *or* reply below with the name of a children's book that you love.

(Or you can do both to double your chance of winning!)

[Anna Cripps-Clark @birdy34]

@IamTomWalker Absolutely incredible performance at @Carfestevent- had me absolutely mesmerised! Top Act of the night for sure!! Thank you!!!

[Jon Hutchinson @jon_hutchinson_]

And we’re off!

The call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review is now open, and will be for 8 weeks.

As @BeckyFrancis7 says, this is the chance for a national conversation. Excited to hear the diverse views, insights & expertise of all.

https://t.co/vBEGldFVXb

[Anna Cripps-Clark @birdy34]

So sad to hear about #ripstevewright . He was an absolute legend! Absolutely gutted to hear of his passing. Just another reminder life is very short. Make the most. X

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Could you fundraise for Headway - the brain injury association?

Every pound raised will help brain injury survivors, their families and carers access support.
Here are some creative fundraising ideas to inspire you - you can find lots more on our website!
https://t.co/sjEVOwD4lY

[Anna Cripps-Clark @birdy34]

@ThamesValleyBus Any plans to extend bus services from Charvil to Maidenhead to more than just on Saturdays? Public transport options become more limited to those who are unable to drive…

[Edmund Barnett-Ward @Edmund_B_W]

It’s not about individuals, it's about the OFSTED system…but…if one person who despite everything still doesn’t treat the situation with the gravity it deserves, they should go. My daughter’s head teacher, my friend’s sister are worth more than 90 minutes. Amanda Spielman, GO.

[Vic Goddard @vicgoddard]

Please spread our response to the appalling position school communities are in due to the toxic accountability system imposed on us

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

❌ @RealGeoffBarton and @PaulWhiteman6 have joined forced to demand an immediate pause to Ofsted visits, after it was ruled an inspection contributed to headteacher Ruth Perry’s death

Full story 👇
https://t.co/IMNF8R8U2T

[TillyT @Dotmay47]

Dear @Ofstednews I don't really have any followers so don't suppose this will make a difference but- I have been a bloody good and dedicated teacher for 22 years working and making a difference in an area of true deprivation. I have been a head teacher for the last 3 years

[Anna Cripps-Clark @birdy34]

@sirstevelanc @Headteacherchat @Ofstednews One day paused, so they can fix everything in a one day training session?? Yeah right….
Why is this not just all being halted immediately? This lunacy must be stopped!

[Neil Almond-Doherty @Mr_AlmondED]

@adamboxer1 https://t.co/QyPZlb2wtV

[Anna Cripps-Clark @birdy34]

@Edmund_B_W Thank you for all of the updates. Your insights have been fascinating to read - it is actually quite unbelievable how the Ofsted was conducted- this lunacy must stop ✋

[Nick Corston FRSA 🔥🚀 @NickCorston]

A MUST WATCH…

Was delighted to be invited to the preview of this important piece of work by @ArefVakili of @UAL last week:

TWO DAYS

FOUR WORDS

WHAT’S WRONG WITH OFSTED

A masterpiece in documentary production, it features heart breaking contributions from #BraveSchoolLeaders like @FloraSCooper @Dave_McPartlin @AlisonKriel @JohnCosgrove405 @HaganCarmel @Oldprimaryhead1 among others

It is a film that everyone should see, especially those outside the bubble of #EduTwitter

Particularly to foster much needed and greater understanding and empathy for those working in our schools and their crucial role in the communities they serve

Not sure when, how people will be able to see it but sense that the time is now

Let me know with a Like, RT or Comment and I’ll see if I can arrange a community live stream one evening that everyone can be a part of, possibly in a school community with online participation

#ForRuth #RuthPerry #Ofsted #NeverAgain

[Edmund Barnett-Ward @Edmund_B_W]

Ruth Perry Inquest Day One
The first day of witness evidence has produced some devastating testimony. I will do my best to give you a sense of the day. Apologies for the length of this thread. There is a lot to get through and honestly, too much for this platform…

[Anna Cripps-Clark @birdy34]

Me a week ago after 2 weeks in hospital surviving emergency brain surgery following a rare ruptured AVM. Life is too short and you never know when your world will flip upside down. #makethemostofeveryday
Now recuperating at home, missing school!

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

Welcome to #SaturdayEduChat
What would be the best piece of advice you could give a school leader, using only four words?
@PaulGarvey4
@HeadSurrey
@chrisdysonHT
@smithsmm
@ICTEvangelist
@CensoredHead
@secretHT1
@AshidAli786
@ottleyoconnor
@anoara_a
@misterunwin
@HappyHead74

[Evidence Based Education @EvidenceInEdu]

💬Start a discussion in your school using the Model for Great Teaching and these Qs.

Does anything here surprise you?
If you had to pick one area to learn more about, which would you choose & why?
As a school, is there one area you think we should all focus on & why?

[Pie Corbett @PieCorbett]

@UhmitsMissB One of the daft things the grammar test has led to is teaching complex things like passive voice, semi-colons, past progressive etc, to children who cannot yet demarcate sentences automatically, accurately and effortlessly with capital letter and full stop.

[Norfolk Research School @Norfolk_RS]

New @EdSupportUK report ‘Teaching: the new reality’ is now available, shining a light on the growing emotional and practical demands on teaching staff.

https://t.co/aRcbqn57i0